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The MTSU bench celebrates with Courtney Blakely after an and-one play against Western Kentucky at the Murphy Center on Feb. 15, 2025.

Lady Raiders building momentum as Conference USA tournament nears

Brett Walker, Sports editor • February 15, 2025
On Jan. 18, Middle Tennessee State University women’s basketball entered its game against Western Kentucky on the longest Conference USA winning streak the league had ever seen at 33 straight games.  
Head coach Nick Mcdevitt breaks down the huddle with his team prior to tip-off against UTEP in the Murphy Center on Feb. 1, 2025.

Photo gallery: MTSU men’s basketball vs UTEP

Rusty Miller, Staff photographer • February 2, 2025
The best photos from Middle Tennessee's 71-68 win.
Chris Loofe sprints down court against New Mexico State in the Murphy Center on Jan. 30, 2025.

First half struggles doom MTSU men’s basketball

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • February 1, 2025
A bad day at the boards and the rim lead to MTSU's loss to New Mexico State.
MTSU's defense stands at the ready against New Mexico State in the Murphy Center on Jan. 30, 2025

Photo gallery: MTSU men’s basketball falls to New Mexico State

Abby Barber, Staff photographer • January 30, 2025
Photos from Middle Tennessee's 61-57 defeat.
Essam Mostafa fights through a multitude of Hilltoppers for a layup in the Murphy Center on Jan. 18, 2025.

Live coverage: MTSU men’s basketball vs New Mexico State

Brett Walker, Sports editor • January 30, 2025
Follow along as the Blue Raiders take on the Aggies it the Murphy Center.
Essam Mostafa (44) shoots a layup around Enoch Kalambay (23) in the Murphy Center on Jan. 18, 2025.

MTSU men’s basketball preps for crucial conference weekend

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • January 29, 2025
A preview of MTSU's weekend slate of New Mexico State and UTEP.
Jalynn Gregory shoots a three pointer in against Liberty in the Murphy Center on Jan. 4, 2025.

MTSU’s Jalynn Gregory sets all-time record for three pointers

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • January 25, 2025
Gregory's 301st three-pointer came as MTSU's first points of the contest.
Senior guard Courtney Blakely possesses the ball against Liberty on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.

MTSU women’s basketball bounces back in 66-38 win over Sam Houston

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • January 23, 2025
The Lady Raiders knocked off the Bearkats at home to get back to their winning ways
Jestin Porter drives in for a layup against WKU in the Murphy Center on Jan. 18, 2025.

Photo gallery: MTSU men’s basketball defeats Western Kentucky at home

Erin Douglas, Staff photographer • January 20, 2025
The best photos from a 71-57 Blue Raider victory over the Hilltoppers
Johnson scored 37 points against FAU on Jan. 21, 2017

Women’s Basketball: Johnson named to Preseason All-Conference Team

CIM Digital • October 25, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sidelines Archives Middle Tennessee's basketball honors continued Wednesday morning as junior forward Alex Johnson was selected to the 2017-18 Preseason All-Conference USA Basketball...

JaCorey Williams slams down an emphatic dunk to help the Blue Raiders defeat the Thundering Herd. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)

Williams’ lone season one to remember

CIM Digital • March 12, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor When the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (30-4) started their season, one of their main goals was to show that last season's stunning victory over Michigan State wasn't...

Scouting Marshall: Three observations from their semifinal win over LA Tech

Scouting Marshall: Three observations from their semifinal win over LA Tech

CIM Digital • March 11, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (29-4) are in the Conference USA Championship game after two blow-out victories over UTSA and UTEP. Their final hurdle in their quest...

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